Broken Moon

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AN: I apologize for the tardiness of this chapter. I have been going through some hardship. I had my wisdom teeth pulled and it is the most painful thing in the world. For the last five days, I tasted the metal flavor of my blood. Terrible. Anyways, I have also been writing the end to my other story Falling for Brady and Second Chances. I hope that everyone likes this story. Let me know what you think. Have a great day and I will try to post soon. A special thanks to D'Novo. She is my sister and has been beta reading my stories. If there are any mistakes blame her. Yes, blame her!

Mercury Serenity

Epiphany

I woke up to the soft sound of the stroke of a guitar's strings, creating harmonious music. It was a soulful, mellifluous and smooth sound that reverberated throughout the entire living room of Embry's house. The sound of a mysterious voice caught my attention. It slowly carried me to the warm, tropical nights beside the beach. I could imagine the waves slowly crashing against the shorelines and the moon shining down, as it created perfect patterns of shadows on the sand. I could almost feel the warm breeze slowly blowing, making me forget my troubles.

I rubbed the sleep off my eyes and looked around, but didn't find anyone. I laid on the sofa for a bit longer, staring at the white ceiling and smiling to myself. Everything was wonderful in my life. I had my parents' love. My sisters were amazing and beautiful. I had Seth Diego and Seth Jacob in my life. I was falling in love with the most amazing guy in the world. I only needed to make amends with my sister Addivani. I needed to get through to her. We needed to meet halfway and if this was to be possible, one of us needed to take the first step.

After thinking of ways to make Addison talk to me, I decided to get off the couch and go in search of Embry. I looked at the clock that hung on the wall and saw that it was still early. Embry usually left to work at around eight in the morning. I wanted to see him. It'd been a long time, since we spend time alone; just the two of us. I ran up the stairs and knocked on his door. The sound of the guitar died down and I became curious. I wanted to see the way Embry skillfully played his favorite instrument. I wanted to see his concentrated expressions as his fingers elicit soft, melodious sounds from the cords. I needed to experience the perfection of his voice. I just wanted to see him. My Embry was the light of my days.

"Embry?" I said, knocking on his door.

"Come in," I heard his voice booming over the hall. He sounded like he was in a bad mood. I slowly turned the door knob and opened the door.

"Hi," I said softly, as I poked my head in his room. I glanced around and found everything in order. But what caught my attention wasn't Embry's face; it was his perfectly sculpted muscular chest... My eyes darted from his face to his chest and up again. He was a living, breathing masterpiece. His muscles bulged as he placed the guitar on his King size bed and rested his hands on each side of him.

"Hey." he said nonchalantly and got up from his bed. I was mesmerized by the fluid movements of his body. He was tall, with dark, soft tanned skin that felt warm to the touch. His gray eyes stared at me for a brief second and then turned to face his window and sighed.

"How is Matteo?" he asked annoyed.

What does Matteo have to do with us? I raised an eyebrow and eyed him quizzically. Did I detect a hint of jealousy in his tone of voice? Nah, it must've been my imagination!

"He's fine." I mumbled and as I open the door wide enough to let me through. "He should be coming over later in the afternoon."

He grunted and placed his large hands against the bay window and growled. "Does it have to be in my house? Why can't you just go to Leah's or the Cullens' mansion?" he retorted.

"Embry," I whispered surprised. "Why are you mad, sweetie?"

He shrugged and stuffed his hand in his pockets. "Dunno." he muttered and continued to stare out the window.

OK, I didn't understand what was going on. Did I miss the class UNDERSTANDING MEN 101, because seriously, Embry was pissed at something and I didn't know what it was.

"Dunno?" I growled. "Seriously? You can't speak with complete sentences anymore?"

"There's nothing wrong with me, Moon." he said, drawling on my name. "Why don't you just go and spend all your time with your brother. It's not like I don't have important things to do."

"Embry," I whispered. He'd never talked to me like that. I wasn't used to his harsh tone. I didn't do anything to merit that kind of attitude. I didn't expect this from him. Shit, Addivani was the only person that had ever spoken to me in that tone.

"What?" he snapped.

"Why are you using that tone with me?" I said, taking a few steps towards his bed. "I haven't done anything to offend you. If I did, I am so sorry."

He sighed and turned to face me. "I'm sorry." he said, shaking his head and walking towards the bed. He stood in front of me and placed a warm hand on my shoulder. "I am just, ugh; I just, I-I just need some time alone."

"But, why?" I mumbled softly.

"Because I am furious and I don't want to take my anger out on you." he said harshly, as he removed his hand off my shoulder. "Because if I speak to you when I feel this way, I might hurt your feelings and that's not what I want!"

"I don't mind! I can take it!" I said, reaching my hands up to cup his face. "I can take it, Em. I am not made of glass."

"I don't want to offend you or hurt your feelings." he said, placing his hands on mine. "What if I say something stupid and destroy what we have together?"

"We won't let that happen." I reassured him, getting on my tiptoes and kissing his cheek. He was serious and his perfect face was somber. I wanted to see his dimpled smile. It always made me feel happy and content. I wanted to see the happy Embry that I loved. "What's wrong? Please, tell me, I can help you! I want to help you."

He shook his head and grabbed my hands in his. "I think that you should leave. I don't know, go to Leah's house for a few days and spend time with your family. You are young and you've barely lived your life. You should experience the world, Mallory. Have an adventure and then come back, when you have lived. I'll be here waiting,for you."

"What are you talking about?" I whispered, clutching the waistband of his pants with my hand. "This doesn't sound like you at all. What is wrong? Why are you telling me this?"

He tapped his foot against the hardwood floor and avoided looking at me. "It's just that your father and Jacob were right." he complained. "You are young and I am just wasting your time. You need to make friends that aren't part of the pack. I mean, you need to go to places and not just be stuck with me, here in La Push, in this house and in my life."

"My father said this? Papito and Daddy Jacob told you this?" I asked angrily, pulling him closer to me. He avoided my gaze. "Do they have something to do with this? Are they responsible, of… of- With… with this decision? Why would they say that?"

"No," he finally said. "I'm just exaggerating. I have to get ready for work. I don't want to be late." he said, pulling away from me. I wasn't ready to end the conversation or let him go. I was not going to let him walk away from me. I needed to hear everything. I clutched tighter to the waistband of his band and then placed my arms around his waist.

"You aren't going anywhere." I said. "You'll stay in this room with me and you'll tell me what the fuck is wrong with you Embry Call. Got that?! I don't care if we have to spend all day in this room. I will get an explanation."

"Mallory, I have to go to work." he said in a commanding voice. "I would appreciate if you let me go."

"I am not one of your werewolves to command and order around, Em. I am your girlfriend!" I hissed, pulling his rock solid body closer to me. I could feel the heat of his proximity. His skin was scorching hot, practically blazing under my touch.

My eyes averted from his gray orbs down to his muscular torso. I have held Embry, he was perfection, many times, but today was the first time that I wanted to explore every crevasse, dent and valley of his chest. I felt my breath hitch in my throat, when his hand touched my hip. We were so close and yet, he was so inaccessible and unreachable. I could easily read his thoughts, but I wanted him to tell me. I wanted to hear it from his lips.

"Embry," I whispered, my voice filled with so many emotions. "I could easily hear your thoughts, but I don't want to. Please, tell me what is wrong with you? I want to make it better, baby."

He pursed his lips into a thin line, his perfect brows were knitted together as he stared down at me. "I don't want to talk about it."

"Please, let me in your heart. I want to know how I can make this better." I said, biting my bottom lip, as I waited for his answer.

He sighed and looked up at the ceiling. He looked so handsome. I wanted to kiss his lips and explore every corner of his sinuous mouth. I needed to taste the sweet wine of his lips, until I was so intoxicated, that his name was the only thing I could say. I wanted to be inebriated with his glorious scent. I just wanted to be loved and be forever in his arms.

"Mallory," he said sternly, as he pushed me away from him. "Just go."

I took a step backwards and lost my footing and landed on his bed. I stared up at him in confusion, mixed with surprise and hurt. Why was he alienating his heart from me?

"Yeah," I whispered, rolling on the bed, until I was on the other side. "I guess, that it would be wise to go. I won't come back if I leave."

I got off the bed and walked to the door. I reached for the doorknob and turned around to see Embry. I didn't notice that he had moved and was now standing in front of me. His large hand was cupping my face and his other hand was shutting the door, preventing me from leaving.

"Don't go." he said, as he pinned me against the door with his large, muscular body. "You can't leave. Please, don't go. Just touch me and hear my thoughts. I can't watch you leave without knowing how I feel."

He bent his head down and gazed at me. "Please, don't go." he begged, caressing my side and then touching my face with his other hand. "I'm stupid. I don't know what I am saying. I don't know why I feel so despondent. I need you. Please, don't go, Moon."

I reached my hands up to his face and closed my eyes. "I won't leave, but I won't hear your thoughts. I want you to tell me, what is bothering you."

I could feel him nodding, as his hand slowly caressed comforting circles on my back. "You forgot about our date last night." he said slowly. "I waited for you, until the candles died. I waited and you never showed."

Oh, no! Our seventh month anniversary! I totally forgot. I had spent all day with Seth Jacob. I totally forgot about Embry. To be honest, I had been pushing Embry to the side. Wasn't he my imprinter? Weren't we supposed to be soul mates? I was acting totally the opposite. I was technically, pushing him away.

"I'm sorry." I said, opening my eyes. "I am sorry, sweetie. How can I make it up to you?"

"Just don't forget about me." he said sadly. "I don't want to be forgotten by you. I love you and I adore you, Moon. Just don't forgo-"

I placed my finger on his lips and gently raised my head to kiss him. I couldn't forget about him! I was in love with him. I had run to his house late last night to tell him that! I was totally and shamelessly in love with him. I know that I wanted to take things slow, but I just needed to put everything in priority. I loved my family and I was glad that I had found Seth Jacob. I was completely happy that for the first time, I felt complete. I couldn't ask for more. I had everything that I wanted, but above all things, I had him.

"I had an epiphany last night." I said, as I broke the kiss. I offered him a sincere smile and stare in to his gray eyes. "Last night, I had an epiphany."

"What was it?" he asked, his hands, moved slowly up and down my back.

"That I love you." I said, pecking his lips slowly. "That you are my happiness, my joy, gladness and adoration, all wrapped into an amazing guy. I love you!"

"You love me?" he asked confused. I nodded, jumping in his arms, wrapping my arms around his neck and my legs around his waist. "Mallory Moon loves me?" he asked incredulously, smiling happily.

I nodded again and kissed him full on the lips. "I love you. I need you and I want to be with you."

"Promise?" he said, against my lips. He kissed me again, his tongue gliding over my lips and shyly prodding into my mouth. I suckled softly, becoming inebriated and intoxicated on its heat. A moan escaped my throat, and I felt one of his arm wrapped around my waist, holding me firmly against his body.

"I want you, Embry." I said, pulling away from the kiss. "Make me yours." I said hoarsely into his ear.

"Mallory," he moaned. "Don't say things like that. I might not be able to control myself." he whispered, as his lips came crashing against mine, and his hand caressed my back.

"I don't care." I said, threading my fingers in to his silky locks. "It's with you and I know that it's meant to be."

He slid his hand under my shirt, as he kissed me. I savored every tender kiss and caress. It was all meant to be. I loved him and tomorrow was going to be another day filled with joy and happiness.